Head Coach | Alicia Manguiat (Roth)Alicia Roth joined the Dolphins as the head volleyball coach in late January of 2024. She became the 12th head coach in the program’s 50-plus year history.
Roth makes way to Jacksonville following stint at Pittsburgh where she helped the Panthers to a 29-win season that included a trip to the final four. In the past three seasons, Pitt is the only program in the nation to advance to the final four in all three, consecutively. in The Lake Orion, Michigan native has had assistant coaching stints at Arkansas State and Mercer as well as a head coaching title at Johnson and Wales University in Denver Colorado. She also served as the Senior Woman Administrator at JWU and oversaw the student-athlete advisory committee.
Prior to her tenure in Denver, Roth dedicated two seasons as the associate head coach and recruiting coordinator at Northwestern State in Natchitoches, La.
Her coaching journey began in 2013 at Campbell University, where she started as a graduate assistant, with a focus on the defense for the Fighting Camels while also managing summer camps.
Hailing from Lake Orion, Mich., Roth served as a defensive specialist at Samford for four years. Her contributions played a vital role in the Bulldogs securing the 2011 Southern Conference title and earning a spot in the NCAA Tournament. She played in over 90 matches throughout her collegiate career and received her bachelor’s degree in Sports Administration.
“From the moment we had our first conversation with Alicia, we knew that she’d fit well within our culture,” said Ricker-Gilbert. “Her passion and energy for the game was infectious, and we knew our student-athletes would appreciate the kind of leader that she is. Even more importantly, Alicia believes in developing the whole person, not just the athlete, and that is paramount with what we are trying to accomplish at Jacksonville. “I want to thank Dee Brown and the entire search committee for their tireless work in ensuring we hire the right person for this role. I am excited for the future of the volleyball program at JU.”
Alex Ricker-Gilbert, Jacksonville Senior VP, Athletic Director
“Alicia made a huge impact on our program in a short amount of time. We’re thrilled that she has this great opportunity and truly believe that she is an incredible hire. Alicia is a rising star and possesses the leadership and organizational and interpersonal skills to be a successful head coach. She has a great demeanor and is excited for the vision of the Jacksonville program.”
Dan Fisher, Pittsburgh Head Women’s Volleyball Coach
“Coach Roth will be an incredible leader of the volleyball program at Jacksonville and an impeccable mentor for their student athletes. JU got a Coach whose determination and hard work in the volleyball world will be matched only by her dedication and commitment to her own student athletes.”
Derek Schroeder, Jacksonville State Head Women’s Volleyball Coach
